Unit one - Equality
n Indian Democracy
Chapter 1- On Equality...
-Equal right to vote
Universal adult franchise - All adults 18+) have the right to vote
irrespective of their social and economic background.
Kinds of inequality in present day lives
Medical facilities
Matrimonial
Dalits
Vegetarians and Non vegetarians
Recognising dignity - Wnen a person is llI
treated their dignity is violated

Equality in Indian Demo
cracy
The Indian Constitution recognises every person as equal
( gender, caste, Economic background, Religion etc)
Steps taken in recognition of equality
Introducing it as our first fundamental right
Every person is equal before the law
No discrimination on the basis of religion, caste, gender etc
Access to public placed
Untouchability has been abolished
Ways to implement the equality
1. through laws
2. Government programmes or scheme
(midday meal, Dalit issues)

ssues of equality in other democracies
United States of America
African and American issues
Civil rights act of 1964.( Rosa Park)
No country is completely democratic
Maintain dignity
Challenge of Democracy
- Struggle for recognition